Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlɛks/
noun a communication system using teleprinters connected by telegraph lines
A1 I sent a telex to confirm our meeting.
A2 The telex machine is outdated technology.
B1 Telexes were commonly used for international communication before the internet.
B2 The company still relies on telexes for secure communication.
C1 The telex system revolutionized long-distance communication in the mid-20th century.
C2 Despite advancements in technology, some government agencies still use telex for confidential messages.
verb to send a message using a telex system
A1 I telexed my friend to let them know I arrived safely.
A2 She telexes important documents to her colleagues in different offices.
B1 The company still telexes some of their communications with international partners.
B2 Before the internet, businesses would telex important information to each other.
C1 Despite the availability of email, some government agencies still telex sensitive information.
C2 The diplomat telexed urgent instructions to the embassy in the foreign country.
formal The company sent a telex to their overseas partners to confirm the details of the agreement.
informal I'll just telex the information to you instead of sending an email.
slang Let's telex each other the plan for tonight's party.
figurative The telex of good news spread quickly throughout the small town.
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